有名
ゆうめい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_naMeaning
famous, well-known
Examples
この店は有名なラーメン屋です。
This is a famous ramen shop.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「有名」is an adjective meaning "famous, well-known." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「有名」is read as「ゆうめい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「有名」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「有名」mean in Japanese?+
「有名」means "famous, well-known". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_na" category.
How do you read 「有名」?+
「有名」is read as「ゆうめい」.
Is 「有名」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「有名」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「有名」?+
この店は有名なラーメン屋です。 — This is a famous ramen shop.
Practice 「有名」 with spaced repetition